Our experienced Wednesday crew readied 6 dinghies and Charlie’s Chariot this morning, to ensure that our booked participants managed to get a sail in before the strong westerlies took hold. We were very pleased to welcome Dane, who is going to give us an expert hand for the next couple of sailing days, sponsored by his firm, Zurich Insurance.
Our hard-working deck crew, Helen in the registrar’ chair, time-keeper Kandy, Life-jacket coordinator Sheila were kept busy during the morning with our groups from Dee Why Primary Special Class, House With No Steps, St Ives MAPS. Helen was also kept busy providing cups of tea to weary returning sailors.
Photo of The kids from Dee Why Primary Special Class
Sailors: Ivan, John. B., Sam, Peter, Brian, Joel were careful not to get anyone wet in the progressively heavy weather, with John W. and Corey in Charlie’s Chariot keeping their eye on things, and giving us constant updates on wind-strength. David, on the pontoon was a tower of strength using the boat hook to capture errant boats. Also of great help on the pontoon were Phil, Tony, Ray and Caroline.Photo of Jolie and Sam (blue boat).
Winston, Sam, Nicholas, Alysha, Adam, Nathan, Josh, Max, Ivy Sean and Hepi also enjoyed their experiences today. Not all sailed, and not all crewed on the support boat, but all had a good time and saw lots of amazing sights, like the dolphin that kept swimming up and down next to the pontoon, trying to catch a glimpse of children. Their teacher, Miss Barry, was a great help in keeping the children interested. Next time, Hepi will also be brave enough to sail or go on the support boat.
Photo of Sam and Nathan, (purple boat)Oliver, John and Leesa arrived for their sail, but we could only get Leesa and John to sail, while Oliver watched from a distance. Thanks to their helper, Aran, they were no trouble at all.
Mikey, Craig, Stephen, Nina were quick to get into life-jackets and then into the boats, but unfortunately, Paul missed out on a sail because the wind just became too strong, so we closed proceedings for the day. Thanks, Belinda for being such a big help with this group.
